Vitamins and Supplements

The crucial role of self-care pharmacy practice requires that pharmacists develop a robust understanding of the implications of the current and proposed regulatory changes for nonprescription drugs.

It is vital to consult with a health care provider before taking OTC vitamins and supplements.

Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to interact with patients who may be seeking an OTC drug or supplement as first-line therapy for short sleep duration.

It is important for pharmacists to educate patients, especially those with cardiovascular risks, about the differences between fish oil supplements and prescription n3-FAs products.

Investigators suggest that sleep interventions may help to reduce the risk of self-harm in female adolescents with depression and anxiety.

Children who died from fatal poisoning were often at home and in the presence of an adult.

For the management of ovarian cancer, it has been observed in both cellular and animal models that curcumin suppresses cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis.

Few Americans' diets meet the FDA's dietary guidelines; minerals and vitamins can pick up the slack to contribute to digestive health.

As evidence for omega-3 continues to develop, pharmacists remain poised to guide patients toward the most indicated, safe, effective, and convenient options available.

The approach was based on previous research suggesting that foods rich in carotenoids, lycopene, certain B vitamins, and omega 3 fatty acids improved fatigue in survivors of breast cancer.

Vitamin D may reduce the risk of dementia because it clears amyloid that accumulates in the brain.

The new findings, which include updated data, contradict results of a previous analysis by the same investigators.

American Heart Association maintains stance on preferably obtaining essential nutrients through dietary means.

Vitamin D supplementation is a vital and inexpensive way to prevent and treat deficiency; however, its use in preventing and treating other conditions is less clear.

The CBD gummy market is being fueled by the desire for alternative, natural treatment options.

B12 deficiency is often due to a lack of consumption of vitamin B12 rich foods or malabsorption.

The agency also denied 3 citizen petitions asking for CBD products to be marketed as dietary supplements.

The investigators observed a 96.8% S. aureus reduction in stool and a 65.4% reduction in the nose among patients who received the probiotic.

The relationship between metabolic syndrome and some B vitamins, such as vitamin B12, was only observed among participants who took B12 supplements.

Study is the first to examine calciferol in brain tissue, which may help investigators understand dementia and its causes.

Analysis shows 4-week daily dietary supplementation with the nuts increases the level of beneficial 12,13-DiHOME after physical activity.

In the geographical region of a recent study, data showed melanoma cause high mortality rates in relation to incidence.

There is a growing body of evidence that foods, substances, and additives in vitamins and supplements can be a trigger for migraine headaches.

Calcitriol may offer protection from the harmful effects of the chemical in drinking water, analysis shows.

A deficiency in the supplement is thought to be associated with early activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary gonadal axis, obesity, and stunting.

The American Heart Association said that yoga, tai-chi, and certain alternative medicines may be beneficial for heart failure, whereas other products may be harmful.

Omega-3 fatty acids among the micronutrients found to provide a benefit to cardiovascular health.

Muscle pain is a significant reason why many patients fail to remain adherent to their statin medication regimen.

This months over-the-counter (OTC) product guide highlights products that contain natural ingredients.

Study suggests that high levels of nicotinamide riboside could increase the risk of developing triple-negative breast cancer and may cause the cancer to metastasize to the brain.